Technology Writer (Arabic/English) (TOC)

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Responsibilities:

You will be required to perform the following:

• Prepare technology content on all the existing and upcoming research programs (heavy focus on sustainable and flagship critical business areas) and the technologies within them, for use in the company’s communications channels and the department’s reports and strategies, as well as for delivery throughout TOC.
• Interview subject matter experts, industry experts, and leadership for articles, newsletter, magazine, press releases, speeches and website content in Arabic. 
• Formulate technical responses, in conjunction with the Technology Communications function, in any necessary engagement with external stakeholders, such as: partners, analysts, consumers and general public.
• Respond to Ministry requests in formal Arabic. 
• Write and edit material for publication in the department’s annual, bi-annual, quarterly and monthly reports, committees, dialogues and forums.
• Produce special articles that focus on technology and research science for company periodicals, and industry publications such as the Dimensions online magazine and the Journal of Technology.
• Prepare special reports and proposals for presentation by department managers or chief technologists and for use at meetings with shareholder representatives.
• Investigate and seek to implement new writing and content generation techniques and potential programs.
• Provide English and Arabic content; and edit presentations, reports, weekly highlights, proofread reports, abstracts, patents and other technical and scientific proofs in detail.
• Produce high quality content for multiple communication channels and audiences; i.e. sustainable and flagship technology communications packages, presentations, publications, speeches, scripts, marketing, web, and social media platforms.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the company’s and TOC’s communications channels, needs, and the unique attributes of a research organization.
• Communicate with scientists, engineers, division leaders, commercial experts, and management to become familiar with business strategies and research projects, to ensure alignment within the department and administrative area, as well as towards our cient business goals when communicating to various audiences and/or stakeholders.
• Develop communication content (speeches, key notes, articles, audio-visual content) for use in stakeholder platforms and international forums related to climate change, energy, environmental stewardship, etc.

Requirements:

• As a successful candidate, you will have Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or related field. An advanced degree is preferred. You will have 10 years’ experience in journalism, press or related fields, with proven content generation in technical fields.
• Highest command of oral and written Arabic; proficiency in English is required. 
• Must be able to translate articles and other materials from English to Arabic and create original content in Arabic.
• The knowledge of Company operations, policies, and challenges, with the ability to present the corporate image, would be beneficial. However, previous experience in a similar organization, with proven content generation in technical fields will also be considered.
• Proficiency in using print and editing software.
• Good team player but can also work independently. 
• Able to write in explanatory, technical and storytelling styles for multiple audiences.
• Create technical briefs and press releases. 

Working Environment:

• Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.
• Our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. 
• And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.
• We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. 
• Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.